Bivalve (Adjective)
Meaning
Used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The oyster is a type of bivalve mollusk commonly consumed as food.
- The ocean floor was teeming with bivalve creatures such as mussels and clams.
- The biologist specialized in the study of bivalve shells and their unique characteristics.
- The fish market sold a variety of bivalve seafood including scallops and oysters.
- Bivalve mollusks play a crucial role in filtering water and maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems.